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As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. **Job Description** **Sr. Cleaning Validation Engineer** **Job Responsibilities:** · Serve as the Cleaning Validation lead of cross functional team and able to provide guidance during planning, designing and development of projects. · Write and review technical documentation (cleaning cycle development reports, SOPs, system lifecycle documentation, protocols & reports for engineering and validation testing, cleaning validation master plans) · Creation, execution of Cleaning Validation Protocols, including identification and resolution of non-conformances/deviations. · Assist in preparation of regulatory submissions and presents validation in respective SME areas to regulatory authorities during regulatory inspections. · Manage contractors performing system qualifications, ensure the quality of completed deliverables. · Report status and progress of qualification activities or projects to the Leadership team. **Knowledge & Skills:** · Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning validation principles, methodology and life-cycle associated practices. · Proven experience and expertise in executing cleaning studies for biological products. · Experience with cleaning validation programs in multi-product facilities, including biological products, complex small molecule formulations, potent and non-potent products. · Demonstrated ability to use a risk-based approach for defining cleaning validation approach for new products. · Demonstrated knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing including drug product formulation and fill/finish operations. · Experience with automated cleaning processes (CIP and parts washers) as well as manual cleaning and sanitization operations. · Experience with qualification of automated cleaning processes and oversight of cleaning cycle development activities. **Education & Experience:** · A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or a related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience OR Master's Degree in Science, Engineering or a related field with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience. · Knowledge of the cleaning validation role inside of a cGMP manufacturing environment. · Experience working with the regulations and requirements for biologics or pharmaceuticals. · Knowledge of scientific and engineering principles in the biopharmaceutical industry. · Proven track record to create, review, and execute qualification protocols and associated validation lifecycle documentation, including identification and resolution of non-conformances /deviations. · Automated equipment and system qualification experience in a cGMP environment for process and manufacturing equipment and systems. · Knowledge and experience with life-cycle approach to cleaning validation in multi-product facility. The salary range for this position is: $123,930.00 - $160,380.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*. 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Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion. **For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:** Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.